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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 297 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 297 and 186.48 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 297 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/297 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 297 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 55,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,384.56/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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