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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 274.82 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 274.82 and 133.72 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 274.82 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/274.82 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 274.82 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 36,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748.93/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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