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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 275.75 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 275.75 and 134.41 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 275.75 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/275.75 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 275.75 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 37,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.97/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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