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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 299.65 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 299.65 and 181.99 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 299.65 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/299.65 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 299.65 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 54,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533.30/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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