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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 273.60 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 273.60 and 187.92 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 273.60 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/273.60 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 273.60 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 51,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414.91/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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