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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.51 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.51 and 136.15 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.51 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.51 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.51 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 37,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.70/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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