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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 274.54 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 274.54 and 133.46 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 274.54 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/274.54 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 274.54 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 36,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.11/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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