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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 273.44 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 273.44 and 119.50 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 273.44 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/273.44 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 273.44 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 32,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.08/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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