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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.25 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.25 and 134.22 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.25 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.25 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.25 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 36,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944.06/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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