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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 274.55 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 274.55 and 133.72 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 274.55 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/274.55 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 274.55 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 36,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.83/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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