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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 274.08 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 274.08 and 154.48 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 274.08 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/274.08 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 274.08 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 42,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339.88/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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