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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 297 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 297 and 189.65 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 297 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/297 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 297 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 56,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326.79/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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