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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 298.80 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 298.80 and 181.43 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 298.80 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/298.80 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 298.80 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 54,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,211.28/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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