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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 275.73 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 275.73 and 187.95 is: 260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 275.73 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/275.73 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 275.73 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 51,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,823.45/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.55

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