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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 274.14 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 274.14 and 155.04 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 274.14 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/274.14 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 274.14 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 42,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502.67/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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