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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 274.53 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 274.53 and 111.61 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 274.53 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/274.53 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 274.53 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 30,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640.29/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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