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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.75, 275.33 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.75, 275.33 and 153.04 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.75 : 275.33 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.75/275.33 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.75x = 275.33 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.75x = 42,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134.36/199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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