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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 298.08 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 298.08 and 182.88 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 298.08 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/298.08 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 298.08 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 54,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512.87/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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