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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 275.56 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 275.56 and 147.39 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 275.56 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/275.56 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 275.56 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 40,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614.79/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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