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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 273.60 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 273.60 and 145.74 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 273.60 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/273.60 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 273.60 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 39,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874.46/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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