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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 274.68 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 274.68 and 159.96 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 274.68 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/274.68 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 274.68 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 43,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.81/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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