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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 275.55 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 275.55 and 147.40 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 275.55 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/275.55 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 275.55 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 40,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613.96/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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