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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 275.70 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 275.70 and 148.04 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 275.70 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/275.70 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 275.70 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 40,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,814.63/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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