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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 412.99 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 412.99 and 198.11 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 412.99 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/412.99 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 412.99 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 81,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,819.10/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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