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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.15 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.15 and 119.30 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.15 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.15 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.15 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 32,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585.43/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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