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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 275.49 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 275.49 and 134.13 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 275.49 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/275.49 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 275.49 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 36,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,951.47/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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