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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 274.08 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 274.08 and 133.30 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 274.08 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/274.08 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 274.08 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 36,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534.86/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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