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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 274.31 and 133.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 274.31 and 133.00 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 274.31 = 133.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/274.31 = 133.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 274.31 × 133.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 36,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.88/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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