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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 273.41 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 273.41 and 119.42 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 273.41 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/273.41 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 273.41 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 32,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.62/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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