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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 274.47 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 274.47 and 146.39 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 274.47 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/274.47 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 274.47 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 40,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179.66/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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