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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 275.55 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 275.55 and 133.89 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 275.55 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/275.55 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 275.55 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 36,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,893.39/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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