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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.85, 297.79 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.85, 297.79 and 134.53 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.85 : 297.79 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.85/297.79 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.85x = 297.79 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.85x = 40,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061.69/198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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