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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.84 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.84 and 154.82 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.84 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.84 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.84 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 42,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,395.91/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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