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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.34 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.34 and 133.45 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.34 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.34 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.34 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 39,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678.95/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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