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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 297.78 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 297.78 and 137.77 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 297.78 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/297.78 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 297.78 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 41,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023.89/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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