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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.01 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.01 and 154.65 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.01 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.01 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.01 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 42,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530.30/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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