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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.45, 274.93 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.45, 274.93 and 140.25 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.45 : 274.93 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.45/274.93 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.45x = 274.93 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.45x = 38,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558.93/199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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