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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 274.27 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 274.27 and 120.09 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 274.27 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/274.27 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 274.27 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 32,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.11/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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