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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 275.63 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 275.63 and 137.48 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 275.63 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/275.63 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 275.63 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 37,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.61/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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