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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.88 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.88 and 111.14 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.88 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.88 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.88 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 30,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439.02/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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