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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 273.46 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 273.46 and 110.83 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 273.46 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/273.46 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 273.46 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 30,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,307.57/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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