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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.50 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.50 and 110.86 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.50 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.50 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.50 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 30,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.21/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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