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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.16 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.16 and 137.34 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.16 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.16 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.16 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 40,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,811.61/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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