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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.56 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.56 and 191.64 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.56 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.56 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.56 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 57,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,216.04/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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