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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 297.87 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 297.87 and 133.66 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 297.87 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/297.87 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 297.87 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 39,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,813.30/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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