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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 275.29 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 275.29 and 150.42 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 275.29 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/275.29 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 275.29 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 41,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.12/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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