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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 273.97 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 273.97 and 181.55 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 273.97 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/273.97 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 273.97 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 49,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,739.25/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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