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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 273.20 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 273.20 and 148.92 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 273.20 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/273.20 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 273.20 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 40,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684.94/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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