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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 417.87 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 417.87 and 198.06 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 417.87 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/417.87 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 417.87 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 82,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,763.33/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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