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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 274.50 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 274.50 and 152.17 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 274.50 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/274.50 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 274.50 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 41,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770.67/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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