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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 419.48 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 419.48 and 198.68 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 419.48 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/419.48 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 419.48 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 83,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342.29/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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