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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.59 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.59 and 151.77 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.59 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.59 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.59 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 41,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.75/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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