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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 275.05 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 275.05 and 132.96 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 275.05 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/275.05 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 275.05 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 36,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,569.98/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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