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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274.20 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274.20 and 133.16 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274.20 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274.20 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274.20 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 36,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,512.47/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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