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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.26 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.26 and 133.84 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.26 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.26 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.26 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 39,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917.13/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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