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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 273.94 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 273.94 and 154.81 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 273.94 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/273.94 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 273.94 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 42,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.65/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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