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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 273.96 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 273.96 and 154.68 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 273.96 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/273.96 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 273.96 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 42,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,376.13/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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