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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 274.26 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 274.26 and 133.16 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 274.26 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/274.26 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 274.26 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 36,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520.46/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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