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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 273.78 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 273.78 and 136.35 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 273.78 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/273.78 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 273.78 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 37,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.90/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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