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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.12 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.12 and 154.52 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.12 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.12 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.12 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 42,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,202.50/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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