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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 297.42 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 297.42 and 134 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 297.42 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/297.42 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 297.42 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 39,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854.28/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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