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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 274.11 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 274.11 and 133.33 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 274.11 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/274.11 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 274.11 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 36,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547.09/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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