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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 411.98 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 411.98 and 198.48 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 411.98 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/411.98 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 411.98 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 81,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768.80/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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