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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 274.96 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 274.96 and 111.94 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 274.96 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/274.96 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 274.96 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 30,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779.02/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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