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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.09 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.09 and 145.50 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.09 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.09 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.09 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 39,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734.60/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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