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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 273.33 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 273.33 and 154.62 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 273.33 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/273.33 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 273.33 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 42,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.28/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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