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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 272.14 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 272.14 and 192.58 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 272.14 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/272.14 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 272.14 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 52,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.72/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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