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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.06 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.06 and 137.16 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.06 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.06 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.06 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 40,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.75/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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