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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 418.91 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 418.91 and 198.69 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 418.91 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/418.91 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 418.91 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 83,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232.23/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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