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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 274.41 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 274.41 and 149.59 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 274.41 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/274.41 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 274.41 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 41,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.31/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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