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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 273.30 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 273.30 and 120.44 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 273.30 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/273.30 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 273.30 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 32,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916.25/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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