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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.36 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.36 and 134.52 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.36 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.36 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.36 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 40,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000.87/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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