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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 275.28 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 275.28 and 141.41 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 275.28 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/275.28 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 275.28 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 38,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.97/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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