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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 276 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 276 and 150.72 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 276 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/276 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 276 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 41,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598.72/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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