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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.53 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.53 and 150.32 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.53 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.53 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.53 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 41,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.73/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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