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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.45 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.45 and 184.50 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.45 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.45 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.45 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 54,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879.53/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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