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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 275.28 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 275.28 and 147.12 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 275.28 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/275.28 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 275.28 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 40,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,499.19/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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