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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 274.96 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 274.96 and 141.28 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 274.96 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/274.96 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 274.96 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 38,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846.35/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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