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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.50 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.50 and 157.32 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.50 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.50 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.50 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 43,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.34/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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