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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.25 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.25 and 133.93 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.25 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.25 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.25 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 36,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.54/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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