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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 297.25 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 297.25 and 183.74 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 297.25 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/297.25 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 297.25 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 54,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614.77/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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