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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.19 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.19 and 198.52 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.19 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.19 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.19 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 81,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627.91/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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