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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 275.34 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 275.34 and 144.19 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 275.34 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/275.34 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 275.34 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 39,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701.27/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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