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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 274.38 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 274.38 and 111.50 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 274.38 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/274.38 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 274.38 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 30,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593.37/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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