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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 275.62 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 275.62 and 137.67 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 275.62 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/275.62 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 275.62 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 37,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944.61/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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