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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.42 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.42 and 135.95 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.42 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.42 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.42 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 37,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171.45/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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