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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 296.85 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 296.85 and 193.28 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 296.85 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/296.85 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 296.85 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 57,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374.41/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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