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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 273.39 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 273.39 and 119.40 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 273.39 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/273.39 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 273.39 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 32,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642.77/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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