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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.42 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.42 and 133.36 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.42 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.42 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.42 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 36,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596.65/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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