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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 274.92 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 274.92 and 133.74 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 274.92 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/274.92 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 274.92 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 36,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767.80/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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