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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.10, 274.46 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.10, 274.46 and 133.50 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.10 : 274.46 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.10/274.46 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.10x = 274.46 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.10x = 36,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.41/199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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