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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 274.02 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 274.02 and 136.45 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 274.02 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/274.02 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 274.02 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 37,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390.03/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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