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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 274.14 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 274.14 and 175.20 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 274.14 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/274.14 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 274.14 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 48,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,029.33/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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