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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 272.70 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 272.70 and 183.52 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 272.70 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/272.70 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 272.70 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 50,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045.90/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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