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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 274 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 274 and 161.92 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 274 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/274 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 274 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 44,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366.08/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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