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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 297.44 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 297.44 and 192.19 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 297.44 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/297.44 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 297.44 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 57,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.99/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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