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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.23 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.23 and 119.36 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.23 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.23 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.23 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 32,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.77/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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