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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.48 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.48 and 198.72 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.48 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.48 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.48 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 59,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.39/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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