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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 273.40 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 273.40 and 119.48 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 273.40 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/273.40 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 273.40 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 32,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.23/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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