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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.24 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.24 and 182.79 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.24 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.24 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.24 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 49,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,945.54/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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