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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 298.14 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 298.14 and 133.64 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 298.14 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/298.14 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 298.14 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 39,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.94/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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