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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 276.02 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 276.02 and 134.55 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 276.02 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/276.02 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 276.02 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 37,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137.82/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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