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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 272.99 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 272.99 and 131.57 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 272.99 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/272.99 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 272.99 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 35,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917.57/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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