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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.73 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.73 and 133.53 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.73 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.73 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.73 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 39,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755.86/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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