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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.12, 274.54 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.12, 274.54 and 136.84 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.12 : 274.54 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.12/274.54 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.12x = 274.54 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.12x = 37,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.05/199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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