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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 273.99 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 273.99 and 181.59 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 273.99 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/273.99 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 273.99 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 49,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,753.84/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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