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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 273.08 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 273.08 and 189.69 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 273.08 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/273.08 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 273.08 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 51,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800.55/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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