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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.15 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.15 and 149.04 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.15 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.15 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.15 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 40,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.28/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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