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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 274.23 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 274.23 and 181.02 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 274.23 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/274.23 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 274.23 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 49,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,641.11/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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