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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 296.52 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 296.52 and 187.20 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 296.52 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/296.52 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 296.52 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 55,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,508.54/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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