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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 275.69 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 275.69 and 111.26 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 275.69 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/275.69 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 275.69 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 30,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.33/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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