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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 296.92 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 296.92 and 192.76 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 296.92 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/296.92 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 296.92 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 57,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234.30/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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