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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 298.05 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 298.05 and 137.13 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 298.05 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/298.05 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 298.05 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 40,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,872.67/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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