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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 275.25 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 275.25 and 133.98 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 275.25 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/275.25 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 275.25 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 36,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878.00/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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