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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.24 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.24 and 134.50 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.24 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.24 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.24 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 40,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113.28/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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