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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 297.86 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 297.86 and 137.85 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 297.86 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/297.86 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 297.86 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 41,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059.31/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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