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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.63 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.63 and 187.08 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.63 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.63 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.63 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 55,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680.62/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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