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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 273.42 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 273.42 and 151.59 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 273.42 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/273.42 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 273.42 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 41,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447.43/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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