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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 273.59 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 273.59 and 194.43 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 273.59 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/273.59 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 273.59 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 53,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192.74/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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