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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 274.76 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 274.76 and 140.12 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 274.76 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/274.76 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 274.76 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 38,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499.88/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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