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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.51 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.51 and 192.91 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.51 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.51 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.51 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 57,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,392.65/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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