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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 274.23 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 274.23 and 110.19 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 274.23 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/274.23 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 274.23 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 30,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.13/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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