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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.96, 275.80 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.96, 275.80 and 134.36 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.96 : 275.80 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.96/275.80 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.96x = 275.80 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.96x = 37,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,056.49/199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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