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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.23 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.23 and 149.02 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.23 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.23 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.23 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 40,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.68/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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