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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 413.75 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 413.75 and 198.62 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 413.75 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/413.75 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 413.75 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 82,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,175.96/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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