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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 276.02 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 276.02 and 150.84 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 276.02 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/276.02 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 276.02 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 41,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634.10/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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