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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.05 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.05 and 134.03 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.05 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.05 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.05 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 39,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812.94/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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