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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.67 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.67 and 141.57 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.67 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.67 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.67 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 39,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.60/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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