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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.41 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.41 and 133.75 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.41 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.41 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.41 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 39,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777.10/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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