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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 273.98 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 273.98 and 157.07 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 273.98 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/273.98 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 273.98 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 43,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033.25/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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