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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.08 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.08 and 133.04 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.08 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.08 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.08 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 36,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,594.60/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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