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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 273.69 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 273.69 and 136.23 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 273.69 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/273.69 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 273.69 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 37,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,284.79/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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