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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 296.97 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 296.97 and 181.13 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 296.97 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/296.97 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 296.97 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 53,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,788.69/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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