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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 274.74 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 274.74 and 180.74 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 274.74 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/274.74 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 274.74 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 49,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.51/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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