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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 274.08 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 274.08 and 111.29 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 274.08 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/274.08 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 274.08 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 30,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,502.36/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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