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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.51 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.51 and 151.65 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.51 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.51 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.51 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 41,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,477.79/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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