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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.23 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.23 and 109.47 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.23 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.23 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.23 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 29,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.94/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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