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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.74 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.74 and 153.24 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.74 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.74 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.74 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 42,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254.40/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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