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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.32 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.32 and 137.36 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.32 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.32 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.32 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 37,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.96/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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