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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.15, 414.24 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.15, 414.24 and 198.90 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.15 : 414.24 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.15/414.24 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.15x = 414.24 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.15x = 82,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392.34/276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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