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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 275.91 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 275.91 and 137.77 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 275.91 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/275.91 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 275.91 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 38,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.43/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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