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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 275.06 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 275.06 and 134.04 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 275.06 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/275.06 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 275.06 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 36,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,869.04/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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