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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.70, 275.35 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.70, 275.35 and 138.91 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.70 : 275.35 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.70/275.35 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.70x = 275.35 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.70x = 38,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248.87/199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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