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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 296.96 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 296.96 and 133.05 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 296.96 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/296.96 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 296.96 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 39,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.45/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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