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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 297.39 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 297.39 and 133.13 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 297.39 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/297.39 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 297.39 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 39,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591.53/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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