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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.59 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.59 and 186.39 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.59 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.59 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.59 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 55,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654.19/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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