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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 275.12 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 275.12 and 133.98 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 275.12 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/275.12 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 275.12 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 36,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860.58/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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