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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 274.20 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 274.20 and 159.68 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 274.20 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/274.20 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 274.20 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 43,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.26/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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