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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 274.22 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 274.22 and 159.21 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 274.22 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/274.22 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 274.22 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 43,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.57/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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