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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 406.24 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 406.24 and 198.74 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 406.24 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/406.24 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 406.24 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 80,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,736.14/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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