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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 273.82 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 273.82 and 111.10 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 273.82 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/273.82 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 273.82 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 30,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420.03/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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