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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 274.48 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 274.48 and 149.73 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 274.48 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/274.48 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 274.48 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 41,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097.89/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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