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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 273.38 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 273.38 and 135.90 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 273.38 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/273.38 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 273.38 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 37,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,151.66/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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