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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 274.36 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 274.36 and 110.29 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 274.36 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/274.36 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 274.36 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 30,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.16/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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