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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.41 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.41 and 136.71 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.41 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.41 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.41 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 37,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.59/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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