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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 273.06 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 273.06 and 175.95 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 273.06 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/273.06 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 273.06 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 48,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044.91/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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