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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.34 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.34 and 137.32 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.34 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.34 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.34 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 37,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,809.69/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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