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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 412.74 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 412.74 and 198.30 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 412.74 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/412.74 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 412.74 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 81,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,846.34/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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