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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 274.88 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 274.88 and 140.30 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 274.88 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/274.88 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 274.88 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 38,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,565.66/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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