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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 274.62 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 274.62 and 136.90 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 274.62 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/274.62 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 274.62 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 37,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595.48/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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