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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.76 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.76 and 176.11 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.76 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.76 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.76 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 48,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210.75/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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