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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 273.61 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 273.61 and 151.61 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 273.61 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/273.61 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 273.61 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 41,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480.83/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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