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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 415.92 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 415.92 and 198 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 415.92 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/415.92 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 415.92 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 82,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352.16/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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