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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.36 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.36 and 136.53 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.36 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.36 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.36 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 37,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458.37/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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