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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 406.02 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 406.02 and 198.80 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 406.02 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/406.02 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 406.02 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 80,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716.78/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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