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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 275.50 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 275.50 and 134.24 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 275.50 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/275.50 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 275.50 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 36,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983.12/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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