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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.30 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.30 and 182.52 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.30 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.30 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.30 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 54,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,263.20/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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