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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.46 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.46 and 119.49 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.46 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.46 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.46 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 32,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,675.74/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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