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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.96 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.96 and 195.81 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.96 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.96 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.96 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 58,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,343.55/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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