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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 299.27 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 299.27 and 140.94 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 299.27 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/299.27 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 299.27 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 42,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179.07/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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