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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.83, 275.37 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.83, 275.37 and 147.22 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.83 : 275.37 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.83/275.37 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.83x = 275.37 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.83x = 40,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.73/199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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