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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 273.48 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 273.48 and 110.85 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 273.48 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/273.48 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 273.48 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 30,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,315.26/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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