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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 297.71 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 297.71 and 191.22 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 297.71 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/297.71 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 297.71 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 56,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,928.11/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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