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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.90 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.90 and 150.59 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.90 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.90 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.90 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 41,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.72/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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