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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.08 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.08 and 145.62 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.08 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.08 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.08 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 39,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.91/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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