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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 274.02 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 274.02 and 133.10 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 274.02 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/274.02 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 274.02 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 36,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472.06/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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