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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 418.53 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 418.53 and 198.42 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 418.53 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/418.53 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 418.53 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 83,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,044.72/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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