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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.32 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.32 and 187.70 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.32 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.32 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.32 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 51,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,299.86/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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