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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.13, 273.72 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.13, 273.72 and 184.47 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.13 : 273.72 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.13/273.72 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.13x = 273.72 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.13x = 50,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,493.13/198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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