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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 273.84 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 273.84 and 195.01 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 273.84 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/273.84 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 273.84 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 53,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401.54/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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