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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 275.92 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 275.92 and 134.48 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 275.92 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/275.92 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 275.92 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 37,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105.72/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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