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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 273.96 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 273.96 and 183.44 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 273.96 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/273.96 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 273.96 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 50,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255.22/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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