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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 272.92 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 272.92 and 188.87 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 272.92 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/272.92 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 272.92 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 51,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.92/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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