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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 274.35 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 274.35 and 185.10 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 274.35 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/274.35 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 274.35 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 50,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,782.19/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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