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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.91 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.91 and 194.61 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.91 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.91 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.91 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 58,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170.88/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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