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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 273.45 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 273.45 and 155.98 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 273.45 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/273.45 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 273.45 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 42,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652.73/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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