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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 272.84 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 272.84 and 187.92 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 272.84 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/272.84 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 272.84 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 51,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271.15/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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