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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.47 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.47 and 121.25 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.47 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.47 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.47 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 33,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279.49/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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