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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 294.88 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 294.88 and 195.86 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 294.88 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/294.88 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 294.88 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 57,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755.20/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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