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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 273.47 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 273.47 and 136.10 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 273.47 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/273.47 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 273.47 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 37,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217.73/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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