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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.43 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.43 and 134.15 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.43 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.43 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.43 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 40,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034.38/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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