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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 275.41 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 275.41 and 134.08 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 275.41 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/275.41 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 275.41 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 36,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926.97/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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