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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.83, 275.69 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.83, 275.69 and 147.50 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.83 : 275.69 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.83/275.69 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.83x = 275.69 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.83x = 40,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,662.16/199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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