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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.56 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.56 and 110.91 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.56 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.56 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.56 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 30,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,340.54/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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