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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 275.20 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 275.20 and 152.57 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 275.20 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/275.20 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 275.20 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 41,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987.57/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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