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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.41 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.41 and 119.44 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.41 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.41 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.41 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 32,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,655.49/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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