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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.54 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.54 and 134.19 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.54 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.54 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.54 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 36,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974.04/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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