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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 274.67 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 274.67 and 136.98 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 274.67 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/274.67 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 274.67 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 37,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.30/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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