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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 297.77 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 297.77 and 137.79 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 297.77 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/297.77 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 297.77 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 41,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029.04/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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