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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.27 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.27 and 133.12 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.27 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.27 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.27 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 36,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.90/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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