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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 273.24 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 273.24 and 119.34 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 273.24 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/273.24 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 273.24 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 32,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,606.81/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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