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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 274.30 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 274.30 and 146.34 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 274.30 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/274.30 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 274.30 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 40,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141.06/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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