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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 275.68 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 275.68 and 133.35 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 275.68 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/275.68 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 275.68 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 36,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.22/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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