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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 273.40 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 273.40 and 110.80 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 273.40 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/273.40 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 273.40 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 30,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,292.72/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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