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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 273.95 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 273.95 and 111.22 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 273.95 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/273.95 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 273.95 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 30,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.16/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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