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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 274.26 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 274.26 and 133.28 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 274.26 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/274.26 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 274.26 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 36,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.37/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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