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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.50 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.50 and 198.41 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.50 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.50 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.50 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 83,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035.63/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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