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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.58 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.58 and 131.83 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.58 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.58 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.58 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 36,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.04/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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