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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 273.56 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 273.56 and 135.98 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 273.56 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/273.56 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 273.56 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 37,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.69/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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