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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 274.06 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 274.06 and 111.28 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 274.06 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/274.06 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 274.06 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 30,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497.40/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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