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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.85, 275.87 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.85, 275.87 and 134.33 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.85 : 275.87 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.85/275.87 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.85x = 275.87 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.85x = 37,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055.57/199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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