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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.76 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.76 and 149.27 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.76 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.76 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.76 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 40,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862.41/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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