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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 273.97 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 273.97 and 119.88 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 273.97 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/273.97 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 273.97 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 32,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841.55/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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