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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 297.67 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 297.67 and 133.86 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 297.67 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/297.67 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 297.67 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 39,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.11/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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