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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.85 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.85 and 151.49 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.85 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.85 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.85 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 41,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485.84/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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