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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 299.97 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 299.97 and 196.56 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 299.97 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/299.97 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 299.97 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 58,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962.10/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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