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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 272.95 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 272.95 and 158.79 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 272.95 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/272.95 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 272.95 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 43,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341.73/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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