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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.26 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.26 and 133.38 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.26 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.26 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.26 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 36,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,580.80/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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