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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 274.41 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 274.41 and 157.43 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 274.41 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/274.41 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 274.41 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 43,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200.37/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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