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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 297.84 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 297.84 and 178.05 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 297.84 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/297.84 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 297.84 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 53,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,030.41/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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