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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 275.68 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 275.68 and 150.69 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 275.68 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/275.68 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 275.68 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 41,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540.46/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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