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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 274.49 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 274.49 and 111.58 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 274.49 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/274.49 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 274.49 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 30,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,625.66/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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