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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 275.40 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 275.40 and 147.84 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 275.40 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/275.40 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 275.40 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 40,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,715.14/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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