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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 418.84 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 418.84 and 198.53 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 418.84 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/418.84 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 418.84 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 83,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152.31/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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