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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 297.74 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 297.74 and 185.36 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 297.74 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/297.74 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 297.74 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 55,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189.09/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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