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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 273.98 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 273.98 and 154.88 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 273.98 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/273.98 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 273.98 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 42,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434.02/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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