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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 274.80 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 274.80 and 140.31 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 274.80 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/274.80 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 274.80 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 38,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557.19/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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