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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.30 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.30 and 110.70 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.30 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.30 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.30 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 30,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254.31/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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