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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 404.88 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 404.88 and 198 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 404.88 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/404.88 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 404.88 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 80,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166.24/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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