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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 419.58 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 419.58 and 198.52 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 419.58 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/419.58 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 419.58 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 83,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,293.97/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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