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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 405.58 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 405.58 and 198.30 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 405.58 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/405.58 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 405.58 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 80,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,426.51/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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