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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 273.96 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 273.96 and 157.53 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 273.96 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/273.96 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 273.96 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 43,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156.92/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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