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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.01, 273.07 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.01, 273.07 and 151.30 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.01 : 273.07 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.01/273.07 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.01x = 273.07 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.01x = 41,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.49/198.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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