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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 273.71 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 273.71 and 119.79 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 273.71 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/273.71 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 273.71 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 32,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787.12/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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