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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 274.39 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 274.39 and 146.55 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 274.39 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/274.39 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 274.39 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 40,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.85/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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