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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 296.90 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 296.90 and 187.28 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 296.90 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/296.90 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 296.90 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 55,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603.43/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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