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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 274.38 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 274.38 and 191 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 274.38 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/274.38 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 274.38 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 52,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406.58/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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