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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 411.48 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 411.48 and 198.76 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 411.48 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/411.48 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 411.48 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 81,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,785.27/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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