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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 273.36 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 273.36 and 110.78 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 273.36 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/273.36 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 273.36 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 30,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282.82/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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