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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.42 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.42 and 120.50 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.42 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.42 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.42 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 32,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.11/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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