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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 273.67 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 273.67 and 149.10 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 273.67 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/273.67 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 273.67 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 40,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802.80/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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