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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 274.76 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 274.76 and 144.02 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 274.76 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/274.76 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 274.76 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 39,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.65/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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