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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 274.14 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 274.14 and 120 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 274.14 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/274.14 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 274.14 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 32,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.80/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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