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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 274.92 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 274.92 and 111.90 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 274.92 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/274.92 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 274.92 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 30,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,763.55/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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