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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.69 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.69 and 154.62 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.69 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.69 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.69 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 42,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.95/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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