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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 274.22 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 274.22 and 152.04 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 274.22 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/274.22 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 274.22 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 41,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692.41/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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