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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 418.77 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 418.77 and 198.86 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 418.77 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/418.77 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 418.77 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 83,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274.51/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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