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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 273.38 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 273.38 and 145.53 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 273.38 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/273.38 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 273.38 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 39,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.26/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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