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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 274.55 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 274.55 and 141.14 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 274.55 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/274.55 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 274.55 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 38,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.97/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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