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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 412.70 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 412.70 and 198.28 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 412.70 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/412.70 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 412.70 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 81,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,829.62/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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