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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 275.20 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 275.20 and 137.44 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 275.20 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/275.20 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 275.20 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 37,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823.49/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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