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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 274.29 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 274.29 and 156.81 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 274.29 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/274.29 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 274.29 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 43,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.41/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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