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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 298.53 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 298.53 and 181.55 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 298.53 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/298.53 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 298.53 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 54,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198.12/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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