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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.06 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.06 and 135.45 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.06 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.06 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.06 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 37,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.20/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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