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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.31, 274.69 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.31, 274.69 and 136.99 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.31 : 274.69 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.31/274.69 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.31x = 274.69 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.31x = 37,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630.30/199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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