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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 276.11 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 276.11 and 134.61 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 276.11 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/276.11 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 276.11 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 37,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,167.17/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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