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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.56 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.56 and 136.07 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.56 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.56 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.56 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 37,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.26/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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