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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 274.67 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 274.67 and 190.05 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 274.67 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/274.67 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 274.67 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 52,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200.08/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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