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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 273.90 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 273.90 and 133.04 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 273.90 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/273.90 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 273.90 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 36,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439.66/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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