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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.34 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.34 and 186.84 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.34 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.34 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.34 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 55,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741.85/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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