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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 274.20 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 274.20 and 157.35 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 274.20 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/274.20 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 274.20 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 43,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145.37/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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