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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 273.07 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 273.07 and 131.69 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 273.07 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/273.07 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 273.07 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 35,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.59/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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