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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 274.46 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 274.46 and 110.37 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 274.46 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/274.46 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 274.46 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 30,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,291.60/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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