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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 274.72 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 274.72 and 132.73 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 274.72 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/274.72 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 274.72 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 36,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.19/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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