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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 413.87 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 413.87 and 198.68 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 413.87 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/413.87 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 413.87 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 82,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,224.63/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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