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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.46 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.46 and 134.30 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.46 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.46 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.46 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 36,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.28/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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