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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.04 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.04 and 133.26 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.04 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.04 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.04 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 36,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.57/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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