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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 273.98 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 273.98 and 154.31 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 273.98 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/273.98 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 273.98 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 42,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.87/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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