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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 274.68 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 274.68 and 157.71 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 274.68 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/274.68 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 274.68 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 43,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319.78/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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