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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 297.86 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 297.86 and 181.60 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 297.86 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/297.86 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 297.86 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 54,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091.38/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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