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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 297.76 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 297.76 and 187.98 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 297.76 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/297.76 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 297.76 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 55,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972.92/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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