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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 275.32 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 275.32 and 134.20 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 275.32 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/275.32 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 275.32 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 36,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947.94/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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