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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.65 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.65 and 88.68 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.65 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.65 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.65 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 26,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.16/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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