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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.68 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.68 and 137.86 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.68 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.68 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.68 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 41,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,037.94/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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