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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.84 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.84 and 198.58 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.84 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.84 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.84 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 89,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,726.39/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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