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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.31 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.31 and 134.04 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.31 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.31 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.31 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 36,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.55/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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