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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 151.19 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.99 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.99 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.99 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 41,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724.79/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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