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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 297.58 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 297.58 and 178.88 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 297.58 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/297.58 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 297.58 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 53,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,231.11/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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