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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 273.45 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 273.45 and 193.83 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 273.45 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/273.45 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 273.45 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 53,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,002.81/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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