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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 297.57 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 297.57 and 185.31 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 297.57 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/297.57 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 297.57 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 55,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142.70/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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