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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 417.11 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 417.11 and 198.93 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 417.11 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/417.11 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 417.11 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 82,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,974.70/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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