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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.50 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.50 and 198.45 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.50 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.50 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.50 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 83,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,051.33/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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