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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.79 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.79 and 132.61 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.79 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.79 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.79 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 36,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439.90/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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