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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 275.60 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 275.60 and 153.04 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 275.60 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/275.60 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 275.60 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 42,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.82/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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