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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.99 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.99 and 198.64 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.99 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.99 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.99 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 59,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192.73/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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