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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 295.79 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 295.79 and 192.24 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 295.79 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/295.79 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 295.79 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 56,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.71/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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