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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 273.18 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 273.18 and 183.13 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 273.18 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/273.18 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 273.18 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 50,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.32/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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