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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 295.68 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 295.68 and 193.50 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 295.68 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/295.68 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 295.68 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 57,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214.08/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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