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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 406.23 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 406.23 and 198.73 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 406.23 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/406.23 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 406.23 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 80,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730.09/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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