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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 273.61 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 273.61 and 156.86 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 273.61 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/273.61 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 273.61 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 42,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918.46/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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