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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 447.65 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 447.65 and 207.54 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 447.65 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/447.65 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 447.65 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 92,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,903.34/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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