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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.33 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.33 and 133.35 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.33 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.33 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.33 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 39,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.28/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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