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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.66 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.66 and 146.54 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.66 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.66 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.66 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 40,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248.26/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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