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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 275.79 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 275.79 and 141.06 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 275.79 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/275.79 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 275.79 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 38,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,902.94/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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