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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.30, 274.94 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.30, 274.94 and 133.84 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.30 : 274.94 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.30/274.94 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.30x = 274.94 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.30x = 36,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797.97/199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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