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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.68 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.68 and 185.69 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.68 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.68 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.68 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 55,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,276.01/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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