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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.11, 274.79 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.11, 274.79 and 132.71 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.11 : 274.79 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.11/274.79 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.11x = 274.79 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.11x = 36,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,467.38/199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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