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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 273.37 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 273.37 and 110.77 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 273.37 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/273.37 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 273.37 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 30,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280.23/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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