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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 274.11 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 274.11 and 157.35 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 274.11 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/274.11 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 274.11 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 43,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131.21/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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