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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 273.60 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 273.60 and 158.71 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 273.60 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/273.60 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 273.60 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 43,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.06/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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