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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.98 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.98 and 198.81 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.98 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.98 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.98 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 83,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,297.41/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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