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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 273.90 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 273.90 and 120.92 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 273.90 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/273.90 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 273.90 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 33,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119.99/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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