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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 273.74 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 273.74 and 131.90 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 273.74 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/273.74 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 273.74 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 36,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104.28/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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