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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 273.75 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 273.75 and 136.38 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 273.75 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/273.75 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 273.75 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 37,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334.54/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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