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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 273.87 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 273.87 and 151.99 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 273.87 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/273.87 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 273.87 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 41,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.50/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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