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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 274.98 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 274.98 and 133.80 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 274.98 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/274.98 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 274.98 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 36,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792.32/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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