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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 274.25 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 274.25 and 136.48 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 274.25 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/274.25 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 274.25 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 37,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429.64/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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