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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.99, 276.39 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.99, 276.39 and 150.85 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.99 : 276.39 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.99/276.39 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.99x = 276.39 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.99x = 41,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693.43/199.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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