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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.61 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.61 and 132.75 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.61 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.61 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.61 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 36,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,454.48/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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