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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 273.89 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 273.89 and 175.06 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 273.89 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/273.89 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 273.89 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 47,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947.96/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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