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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.82 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.82 and 198.49 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.82 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.82 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.82 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 83,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132.63/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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