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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.28 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.28 and 134 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.28 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.28 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.28 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 36,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887.52/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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