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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 273.87 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 273.87 and 136.30 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 273.87 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/273.87 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 273.87 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 37,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328.48/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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