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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 274.69 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 274.69 and 133.79 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 274.69 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/274.69 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 274.69 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 36,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.57/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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