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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 273.29 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 273.29 and 120.51 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 273.29 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/273.29 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 273.29 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 32,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933.58/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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