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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 418.87 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 418.87 and 198.67 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 418.87 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/418.87 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 418.87 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 83,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,216.90/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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