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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 273.84 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 273.84 and 133.02 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 273.84 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/273.84 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 273.84 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 36,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.20/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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