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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 275.45 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 275.45 and 196.10 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 275.45 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/275.45 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 275.45 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 54,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.75/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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