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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 298.28 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 298.28 and 174.31 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 298.28 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/298.28 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 298.28 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 51,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.19/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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