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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 273.63 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 273.63 and 153.65 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 273.63 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/273.63 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 273.63 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 42,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043.25/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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