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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.59 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.59 and 186.60 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.59 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.59 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.59 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 51,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,239.52/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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