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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 297.42 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 297.42 and 183.24 is: 274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 297.42 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/297.42 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 297.42 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 54,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499.24/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.42

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