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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 274.54 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 274.54 and 152.20 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 274.54 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/274.54 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 274.54 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 41,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.99/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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