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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297 and 191.88 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 56,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.36/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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