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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 273.98 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 273.98 and 173.95 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 273.98 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/273.98 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 273.98 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 47,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658.57/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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