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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.13 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.13 and 189.02 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.13 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.13 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.13 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 51,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627.03/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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