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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.25, 275.04 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.25, 275.04 and 140.93 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.25 : 275.04 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.25/275.04 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.25x = 275.04 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.25x = 38,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762.07/199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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