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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.96, 275.94 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.96, 275.94 and 141.88 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.96 : 275.94 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.96/275.94 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.96x = 275.94 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.96x = 39,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.37/199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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