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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 275 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 275 and 133.83 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 275 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/275 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 275 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 36,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,803.25/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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