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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.83 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.83 and 157.08 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.83 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.83 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.83 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 43,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,012.43/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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