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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 273.52 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 273.52 and 135.20 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 273.52 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/273.52 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 273.52 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 36,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,979.90/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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