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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 276 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 276 and 137.98 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 276 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/276 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 276 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 38,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082.48/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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