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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 275.12 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 275.12 and 133.84 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 275.12 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/275.12 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 275.12 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 36,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822.06/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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