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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.20 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.20 and 196.51 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.20 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.20 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.20 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 58,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402.77/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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