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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 273.29 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 273.29 and 151.30 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 273.29 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/273.29 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 273.29 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 41,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347.41/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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