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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 296.94 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 296.94 and 182.50 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 296.94 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/296.94 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 296.94 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 54,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,191.55/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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