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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 299.73 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 299.73 and 181.56 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 299.73 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/299.73 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 299.73 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 54,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.98/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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