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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 275.43 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 275.43 and 141.22 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 275.43 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/275.43 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 275.43 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 38,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,896.22/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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