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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 274.42 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 274.42 and 120.20 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 274.42 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/274.42 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 274.42 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 32,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,984.90/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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