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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 296.73 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 296.73 and 190.68 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 296.73 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/296.73 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 296.73 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 56,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,580.48/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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