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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.40 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.40 and 149.64 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.40 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.40 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.40 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 41,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061.22/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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