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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.38 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.38 and 120.50 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.38 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.38 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.38 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 32,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.29/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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