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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.36 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.36 and 134.08 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.36 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.36 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.36 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 36,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920.27/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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