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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 298.08 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 298.08 and 183.67 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 298.08 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/298.08 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 298.08 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 54,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747.61/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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