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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 273.65 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 273.65 and 133.01 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 273.65 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/273.65 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 273.65 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 36,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,396.15/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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