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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 273.92 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 273.92 and 111.17 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 273.92 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/273.92 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 273.92 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 30,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451.82/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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