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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 296.89 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 296.89 and 177.55 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 296.89 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/296.89 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 296.89 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 52,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.63/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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