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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 274.05 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 274.05 and 136.38 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 274.05 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/274.05 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 274.05 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 37,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374.94/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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