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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.26 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.26 and 149.52 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.26 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.26 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.26 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 41,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007.36/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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