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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 274.28 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 274.28 and 133.41 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 274.28 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/274.28 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 274.28 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 36,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591.03/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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