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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.86 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.86 and 144.12 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.86 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.86 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.86 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 39,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612.82/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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