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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.55 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.55 and 140.93 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.55 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.55 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.55 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 38,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.88/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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