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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 274.30 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 274.30 and 110.25 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 274.30 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/274.30 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 274.30 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 30,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241.30/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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