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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 275.74 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 275.74 and 133.31 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 275.74 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/275.74 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 275.74 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 36,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.85/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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