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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 273.91 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 273.91 and 113.32 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 273.91 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/273.91 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 273.91 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 31,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.48/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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