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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.54 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.54 and 133.43 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.54 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.54 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.54 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 39,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,699.27/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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