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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 298.08 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 298.08 and 190.08 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 298.08 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/298.08 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 298.08 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 56,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,659.05/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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