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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 297.68 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 297.68 and 88.74 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 297.68 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/297.68 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 297.68 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 26,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.09/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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