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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.79 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.79 and 148.46 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.79 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.79 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.79 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 40,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943.78/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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