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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 298.49 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 298.49 and 197.82 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 298.49 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/298.49 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 298.49 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 59,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046.30/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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