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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 275.73 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 275.73 and 133.42 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 275.73 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/275.73 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 275.73 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 36,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788.37/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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