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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 274.25 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 274.25 and 111.41 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 274.25 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/274.25 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 274.25 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 30,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552.26/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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