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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.44 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.44 and 198.74 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.44 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.44 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.44 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 82,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.60/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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