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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.62 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.62 and 119.60 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.62 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.62 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.62 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 32,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.95/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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