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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 273.86 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 273.86 and 133.22 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 273.86 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/273.86 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 273.86 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 36,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,483.63/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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