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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.84 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.84 and 133.59 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.84 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.84 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.84 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 36,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714.50/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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