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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274.05 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274.05 and 146.35 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274.05 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274.05 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274.05 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 40,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.56/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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