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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.57 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.57 and 136.09 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.57 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.57 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.57 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 37,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.14/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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