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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 294.90 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 294.90 and 187.72 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 294.90 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/294.90 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 294.90 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 55,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358.63/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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