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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 275.25 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 275.25 and 146.44 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 275.25 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/275.25 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 275.25 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 40,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305.50/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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