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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 273.39 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 273.39 and 174.22 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 273.39 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/273.39 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 273.39 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 47,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,630.01/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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