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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 298.13 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 298.13 and 133.72 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 298.13 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/298.13 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 298.13 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 39,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.94/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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