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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 274.42 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 274.42 and 110.34 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 274.42 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/274.42 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 274.42 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 30,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279.50/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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