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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 273.58 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 273.58 and 184.54 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 273.58 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/273.58 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 273.58 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 50,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.16/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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