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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 274.07 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 274.07 and 149.26 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 274.07 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/274.07 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 274.07 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 40,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.94/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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