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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 273.90 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 273.90 and 132.98 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 273.90 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/273.90 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 273.90 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 36,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.22/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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