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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 273.26 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 273.26 and 119.37 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 273.26 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/273.26 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 273.26 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 32,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.37/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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