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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 275.15 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 275.15 and 133.86 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 275.15 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/275.15 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 275.15 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 36,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,831.58/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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