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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.80 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.80 and 191.25 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.80 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.80 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.80 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 57,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145.50/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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