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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.42 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.42 and 151.61 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.42 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.42 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.42 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 41,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451.84/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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