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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.90, 275.70 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.90, 275.70 and 134.29 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.90 : 275.70 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.90/275.70 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.90x = 275.70 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.90x = 37,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.75/199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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