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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.45 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.45 and 134.28 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.45 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.45 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.45 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 36,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986.75/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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