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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.48 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.48 and 196.71 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.48 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.48 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.48 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 58,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517.29/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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