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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 272.64 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 272.64 and 192.48 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 272.64 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/272.64 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 272.64 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 52,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477.75/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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