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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.69 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.69 and 137.89 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.69 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.69 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.69 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 41,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.47/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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