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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.52 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.52 and 153.92 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.52 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.52 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.52 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 42,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100.20/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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