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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 418.36 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 418.36 and 198.18 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 418.36 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/418.36 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 418.36 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 82,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,910.58/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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