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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 274.41 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 274.41 and 154.95 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 274.41 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/274.41 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 274.41 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 42,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519.83/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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