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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 274.71 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 274.71 and 133.49 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 274.71 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/274.71 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 274.71 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 36,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669.66/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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