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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.36 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.36 and 148.88 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.36 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.36 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.36 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 40,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697.84/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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