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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 273.80 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 273.80 and 136.32 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 273.80 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/273.80 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 273.80 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 37,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.42/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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