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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 273.72 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 273.72 and 149.01 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 273.72 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/273.72 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 273.72 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 40,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,787.02/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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