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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.16 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.16 and 134.88 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.16 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.16 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.16 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 40,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215.82/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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