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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 273.38 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 273.38 and 110.78 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 273.38 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/273.38 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 273.38 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 30,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.12/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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