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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 274.86 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 274.86 and 140.76 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 274.86 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/274.86 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 274.86 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 38,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689.29/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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