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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 298.24 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 298.24 and 190.29 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 298.24 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/298.24 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 298.24 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 56,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752.09/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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