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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 417.98 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 417.98 and 198.12 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 417.98 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/417.98 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 417.98 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 82,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,810.20/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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