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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 272.40 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 272.40 and 176.12 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 272.40 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/272.40 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 272.40 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 47,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975.09/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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