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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.98 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.98 and 140.92 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.98 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.98 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.98 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 38,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750.18/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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