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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 276.17 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 276.17 and 147.56 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 276.17 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/276.17 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 276.17 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 40,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,749.53/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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