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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 273.27 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 273.27 and 178.94 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 273.27 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/273.27 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 273.27 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 48,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.93/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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