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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 418.26 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 418.26 and 198.25 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 418.26 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/418.26 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 418.26 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 82,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,919.74/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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