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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.19 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.19 and 155.22 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.19 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.19 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.19 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 42,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714.99/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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