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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 274.52 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 274.52 and 120.32 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 274.52 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/274.52 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 274.52 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 33,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028.27/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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