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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 275.49 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 275.49 and 137.31 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 275.49 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/275.49 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 275.49 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 37,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.53/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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