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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 274.38 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 274.38 and 157.50 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 274.38 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/274.38 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 274.38 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 43,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214.85/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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