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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.50, 273.96 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.50, 273.96 and 151.94 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.50 : 273.96 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.50/273.96 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.50x = 273.96 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.50x = 41,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.48/198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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