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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.67 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.67 and 188.67 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.67 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.67 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.67 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 55,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,971.53/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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