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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 274.68 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 274.68 and 136.96 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 274.68 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/274.68 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 274.68 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 37,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.17/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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