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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 273.87 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 273.87 and 157.37 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 273.87 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/273.87 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 273.87 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 43,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097.55/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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