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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 298.66 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 298.66 and 185.12 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 298.66 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/298.66 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 298.66 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 55,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287.94/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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