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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 418.99 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 418.99 and 198.45 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 418.99 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/418.99 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 418.99 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 83,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,150.38/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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