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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 274.32 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 274.32 and 154.58 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 274.32 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/274.32 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 274.32 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 42,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403.01/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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