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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 274.26 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 274.26 and 111.43 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 274.26 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/274.26 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 274.26 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 30,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560.79/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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