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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 297.05 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 297.05 and 185.65 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 297.05 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/297.05 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 297.05 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 55,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.33/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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