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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 275.34 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 275.34 and 147.16 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 275.34 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/275.34 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 275.34 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 40,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,519.03/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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