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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 274.77 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 274.77 and 133.82 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 274.77 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/274.77 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 274.77 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 36,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,768.35/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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