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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.15 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.15 and 137.51 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.15 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.15 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.15 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 40,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.10/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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