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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 274.36 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 274.36 and 152.31 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 274.36 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/274.36 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 274.36 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 41,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.64/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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