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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.58 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.58 and 198.46 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.58 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.58 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.58 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 83,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663.67/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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