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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 275.60 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 275.60 and 134.19 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 275.60 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/275.60 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 275.60 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 36,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983.10/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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