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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.64 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.64 and 188.16 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.64 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.64 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.64 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 55,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815.78/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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