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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 297.37 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 297.37 and 137.30 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 297.37 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/297.37 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 297.37 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 40,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827.59/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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