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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 411.08 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 411.08 and 199.58 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 411.08 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/411.08 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 411.08 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 82,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,043.35/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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