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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.38 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.38 and 135.87 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.38 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.38 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.38 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 37,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143.46/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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