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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 274.86 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 274.86 and 140.43 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 274.86 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/274.86 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 274.86 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 38,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.59/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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