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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 274.02 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 274.02 and 194.74 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 274.02 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/274.02 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 274.02 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 53,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.65/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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