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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.15, 274.92 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.15, 274.92 and 132.87 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.15 : 274.92 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.15/274.92 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.15x = 274.92 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.15x = 36,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,527.25/199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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