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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 297.11 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 297.11 and 137.25 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 297.11 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/297.11 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 297.11 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 40,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778.69/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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