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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 298.21 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 298.21 and 190.03 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 298.21 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/298.21 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 298.21 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 56,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669.26/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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