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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 298.24 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 298.24 and 189.60 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 298.24 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/298.24 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 298.24 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 56,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543.86/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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