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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 275.04 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 275.04 and 174.28 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 275.04 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/275.04 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 275.04 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 47,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933.28/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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