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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 297.48 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 297.48 and 191.18 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 297.48 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/297.48 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 297.48 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 56,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,872.23/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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