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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 275.53 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 275.53 and 150.77 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 275.53 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/275.53 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 275.53 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 41,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,541.66/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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