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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 298.10 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 298.10 and 175.99 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 298.10 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/298.10 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 298.10 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 52,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,462.62/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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