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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 273.26 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 273.26 and 131.72 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 273.26 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/273.26 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 273.26 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 35,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993.81/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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