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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 275.79 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 275.79 and 155.95 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 275.79 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/275.79 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 275.79 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 43,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009.45/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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