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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 296.53 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 296.53 and 190.14 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 296.53 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/296.53 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 296.53 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 56,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,382.21/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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