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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.94 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.94 and 198.41 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.94 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.94 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.94 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 60,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.12/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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