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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 275.08 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 275.08 and 140.43 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 275.08 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/275.08 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 275.08 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 38,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,629.48/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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