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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 275.53 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 275.53 and 155.44 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 275.53 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/275.53 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 275.53 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 42,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.38/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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