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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 274.20 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 274.20 and 136.51 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 274.20 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/274.20 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 274.20 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 37,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431.04/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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