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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 273.45 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 273.45 and 145.54 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 273.45 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/273.45 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 273.45 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 39,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797.23/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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