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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 297.60 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 297.60 and 133.49 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 297.60 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/297.60 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 297.60 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 39,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,725.14/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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