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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 362.91 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 362.91 and 198.99 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 362.91 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/362.91 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 362.91 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 72,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,215.09/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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