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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.36 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.36 and 146.16 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.36 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.36 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.36 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 39,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954.30/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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