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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 274.77 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 274.77 and 137.16 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 274.77 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/274.77 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 274.77 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 37,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687.45/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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