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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.46 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.46 and 121.24 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.46 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.46 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.46 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 33,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275.53/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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