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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 273.87 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 273.87 and 180.96 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 273.87 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/273.87 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 273.87 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 49,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559.52/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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