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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 418.59 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 418.59 and 198.55 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 418.59 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/418.59 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 418.59 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 83,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111.59/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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