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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.46 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.46 and 120.26 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.46 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.46 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.46 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 33,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,006.56/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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