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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 274.61 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 274.61 and 133.50 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 274.61 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/274.61 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 274.61 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 36,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660.44/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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