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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.26 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.26 and 199.10 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.26 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.26 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.26 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 82,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,080.97/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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