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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.57, 275.49 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.57, 275.49 and 134.11 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.57 : 275.49 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.57/275.49 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.57x = 275.49 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.57x = 36,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944.59/199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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