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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 273.83 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 273.83 and 111.11 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 273.83 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/273.83 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 273.83 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 30,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423.33/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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