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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274.17 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274.17 and 110.16 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274.17 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274.17 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274.17 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 30,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,202.57/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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