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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 441.63 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 441.63 and 198.42 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 441.63 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/441.63 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 441.63 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 87,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.22/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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