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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 413.12 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 413.12 and 198.30 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 413.12 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/413.12 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 413.12 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 81,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,921.70/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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