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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 418.70 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 418.70 and 198.14 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 418.70 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/418.70 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 418.70 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 82,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,958.13/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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