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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 297.34 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 297.34 and 190.97 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 297.34 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/297.34 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 297.34 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 56,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,781.06/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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