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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 274.54 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 274.54 and 111.62 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 274.54 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/274.54 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 274.54 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 30,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644.15/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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