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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 274.08 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 274.08 and 110.09 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 274.08 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/274.08 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 274.08 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 30,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172.71/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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