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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.40 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.40 and 199.44 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.40 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.40 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.40 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 54,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.78/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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