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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 273.83 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 273.83 and 119.77 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 273.83 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/273.83 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 273.83 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 32,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796.62/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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