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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 273.02 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 273.02 and 135.74 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 273.02 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/273.02 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 273.02 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 37,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.69/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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