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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.67 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.67 and 198.18 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.67 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.67 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.67 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 54,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632.28/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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