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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 297.87 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 297.87 and 194.04 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 297.87 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/297.87 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 297.87 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 57,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798.69/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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