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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.96 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.96 and 133.16 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.96 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.96 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.96 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 36,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.51/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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