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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 273.84 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 273.84 and 109.91 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 273.84 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/273.84 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 273.84 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 30,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098.65/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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