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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274 and 159.40 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 43,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.60/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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