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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.60 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.60 and 110.95 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.60 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.60 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.60 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 30,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.92/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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