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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.10 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.10 and 198.12 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.10 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.10 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.10 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 82,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437.73/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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