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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 273.74 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 273.74 and 111.04 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 273.74 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/273.74 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 273.74 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 30,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.53/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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