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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 297.66 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 297.66 and 137.58 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 297.66 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/297.66 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 297.66 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 40,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,952.06/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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