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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 297.95 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 297.95 and 191.09 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 297.95 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/297.95 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 297.95 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 56,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.05/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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