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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.54 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.54 and 158.07 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.54 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.54 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.54 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 43,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553.82/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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