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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.01, 273.03 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.01, 273.03 and 135.87 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.01 : 273.03 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.01/273.03 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.01x = 273.03 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.01x = 37,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097.35/198.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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