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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 298.18 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 298.18 and 189.84 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 298.18 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/298.18 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 298.18 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 56,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.85/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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