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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.67 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.67 and 147.34 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.67 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.67 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.67 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 40,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,618.01/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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