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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 274.66 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 274.66 and 133.45 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 274.66 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/274.66 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 274.66 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 36,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.38/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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