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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 274.34 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 274.34 and 136.69 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 274.34 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/274.34 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 274.34 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 37,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.53/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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