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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 274.68 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 274.68 and 137.16 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 274.68 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/274.68 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 274.68 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 37,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.11/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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