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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 274.32 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 274.32 and 182.25 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 274.32 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/274.32 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 274.32 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 49,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994.82/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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