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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.03 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.03 and 199.08 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.03 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.03 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.03 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 88,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,994.73/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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