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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 274.17 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 274.17 and 136.48 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 274.17 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/274.17 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 274.17 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 37,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418.72/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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