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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.66 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.66 and 198.27 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.66 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.66 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.66 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 59,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809.63/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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