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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 274.05 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 274.05 and 119.91 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 274.05 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/274.05 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 274.05 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 32,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859.37/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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