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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 273.78 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 273.78 and 146.12 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 273.78 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/273.78 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 273.78 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 40,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003.36/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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