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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.59 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.59 and 146.43 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.59 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.59 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.59 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 40,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.21/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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