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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.66 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.66 and 192.35 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.66 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.66 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.66 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 57,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253.41/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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