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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 275.50 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 275.50 and 147.13 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 275.50 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/275.50 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 275.50 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 40,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533.81/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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