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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 298.26 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 298.26 and 134.76 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 298.26 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/298.26 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 298.26 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 40,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,193.52/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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