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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.53 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.53 and 88.73 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.53 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.53 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.53 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 26,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.91/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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