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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 275.07 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 275.07 and 132.90 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 275.07 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/275.07 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 275.07 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 36,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,556.80/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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