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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 304.29 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 304.29 and 198.47 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 304.29 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/304.29 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 304.29 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 60,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390.91/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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