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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.70, 275.72 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.70, 275.72 and 152.99 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.70 : 275.72 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.70/275.72 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.70x = 275.72 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.70x = 42,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181.51/199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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