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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 296.76 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 296.76 and 136.41 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 296.76 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/296.76 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 296.76 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 40,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481.03/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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