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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.76 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.76 and 133.40 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.76 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.76 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.76 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 36,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786.38/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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