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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.93 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.93 and 149.06 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.93 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.93 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.93 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 40,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830.64/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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