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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 297.02 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 297.02 and 137.51 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 297.02 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/297.02 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 297.02 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 40,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.08/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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