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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.39 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.39 and 150.58 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.39 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.39 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.39 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 41,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468.23/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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