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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 274.11 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 274.11 and 149.62 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 274.11 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/274.11 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 274.11 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 41,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012.34/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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