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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.48 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.48 and 185.67 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.48 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.48 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.48 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 50,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777.03/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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