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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.07 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.07 and 182.07 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.07 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.07 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.07 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 54,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087.08/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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