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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 273.75 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 273.75 and 157.25 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 273.75 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/273.75 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 273.75 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 43,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045.82/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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