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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 274.19 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 274.19 and 156.67 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 274.19 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/274.19 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 274.19 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 42,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.88/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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