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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 274.23 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 274.23 and 136.66 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 274.23 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/274.23 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 274.23 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 37,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476.27/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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