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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 275.96 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 275.96 and 134.49 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 275.96 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/275.96 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 275.96 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 37,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.15/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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