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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 274.29 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 274.29 and 121.14 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 274.29 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/274.29 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 274.29 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 33,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,227.49/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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