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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 274.32 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 274.32 and 157.20 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 274.32 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/274.32 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 274.32 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 43,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123.10/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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