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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.43 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.43 and 111.55 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.43 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.43 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.43 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 30,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612.67/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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