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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.60 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.60 and 149.16 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.60 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.60 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.60 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 40,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810.18/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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